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Published Jun 18, 2026Updated Jun 181
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Floyd Mayweather Faces Las Vegas Theft Charges Over Alleged Bad Cheque for Watch
Floyd Mayweather has been charged in Las Vegas with theft and passing a bad cheque, with prosecutors alleging he used a $200,000 cheque to buy a watch from a luxury resale store despite insufficient funds. He did not appear in court for an initial hearing, and the case is set for a September hearing.
If convicted on the felony theft count, Mayweather could face up to 20 years in prison under Nevada law.
Quick Facts
- Mayweather was charged with theft and passing a cheque with intent to defraud
- Prosecutors alleged he used a bad cheque to buy a watch from a luxury resale store
- He did not appear in person for an initial court hearing and was represented by a lawyer
- The case was scheduled for a hearing in September
- Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather, the retired boxing champion, is facing two felony charges in Las Vegas after prosecutors alleged he used a cheque with insufficient funds to buy a watch from a luxury resale store. Court records say the 49-year-old was charged in April in connection with the transaction, which prosecutors say involved a $200,000 cheque written through Wells Fargo to Gold and Beyond in December 2024.
According to the Clark County District Attorney’s office, Mayweather was scheduled to make an initial appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court on Monday but did not appear in person. A lawyer represented him at the hearing. His case is now scheduled for a hearing in September.
The charges are listed as theft, value $100,000 or greater, and draw or pass check with intent to defraud, value $1,200 or greater. If convicted, Mayweather could face significant prison time under Nevada law, including up to 20 years on the theft charge and additional penalties on the fraud-related count.
Mayweather, who has a perfect 50-0 professional record, has faced other legal and financial disputes in recent months, including a rent lawsuit in New York and disagreements with multiple jewellers. He has not publicly commented on the Las Vegas case, and his lawyer and representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Why This Matters
This case could affect Mayweather’s legal exposure and public reputation while setting the next procedural deadline in September. For readers tracking celebrity legal risk or Nevada felony standards, the key takeaway is that a high-value bad-check allegation can carry severe prison time if prosecutors prove intent to defraud and the property value threshold.
Timeline & Sources
Dec 31, 2024
WireProsecutors allege Mayweather wrote a $200,000 cheque to Gold and Beyond despite insufficient funds.
Jun 16, 2026
WireMayweather was scheduled for an initial appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court and did not appear in person.